Description

South facing uncrowded area.

Getting There

Located south of Pywiack Dome. Locate cliff (note the distinctive arch). Approach can be made by hiking toward the base of Pywiack Dome (as for Dike Route, Zee Tree, etc) then making a bee line for Pennyroyal Arches or by parking a bit further down the road, directly across from the formation, figuring out which is the route du jour, then head up through the hopefully not too marshy meadow (late season better for this approach perhaps, or, a dry summer) then pick right or left of the arch. Open trees, some brush, but, fairly easy approach off trail.

Four pitch route. P1 5.7 Very long pitch. Try to make the belay past the small bush/tree.P2 5.5R Climb shallow corner to face. Don't pass up protection opportunities especially on the lower part of the face (med cams).P3 5.6 Great pitch. Run the rope out a full 200 feet if possible.P4 5.6 Another long pitch....[more]Browse More Classics in CA